A shame that so many have been forgotten by so few! At least have the courtesy to acknowledge the original Bright Eyes guitarist, one Rod Hudson, who played such a major part in the band from June 1975 through to July 1977. A great guitarist and friend…. the ’74 Tele Custom lives on!

I am sorry if I have upset anybody in compiling this biography, it’s a long time ago, and I have tried to write accurate information from all the various press cuttings, tickets & posters I have. It was inevitable I would overlook people. I would be happy to include anyone who could genuinely remind me of there contribution to the band. I can understand that some people might be hurt, but I don’t think it’s necessary to be so hostile. I would love to hear from Terry (who will be included soon) if you can somehow contact me through the archive and leave a message.
Keith

I’ve just found this website – ah those were the days, the Barrel Organ on a Friday night with Bright Eyes. What a great band they were. In fact almost every night at this venue was great. I still have the Brum Beat live album which opens with the band. Other great tracks off that album were Speed Limit, with there track CJ, what a drum sound, just brilliant.

It would appear that the “It was inevitable I would overlook people” comment has not arisen through lack of reference or loss of memory, but because the decision was consciously taken to do so by the writer. The article and additional notes to date mentions the name ‘Keith Jones’ some nine times in total yet ignores some of its key past members names completely so it genuinly seems that, far from being “hostile” as the writer states, the readers ‘JN’, ‘fairport’ and ‘micky’ have some justification in questioning the accuracy of this autobiography. If the comment “I can understand that some people might be hurt” is in any way sincere then why use text that has allowed that situation to be created in the first place if not intentional? I for one will no longer be taking an active interest in this article despite being a genuine fan of Scotch Mist, Bright Eyes and Back Street Slide.

I have no axe to grind, I just remember the great music! I can’t understand why the negative comments guys? What’s stopping the other guys from contributing here, surely that’s what it’s about! A forum like this is a discussion point for the others to chip in and let us enjoy the memories, not to assassinate the character of someone who has the guts to make a contribution in the first place. If you’re gonna bitch about someone, bitch about the people who sit back on the asses and don’t contribute anything at all. In my experience in this life, it’s only those people out there who try and do something that become targets (no doubt I will now). Just my observation that some people are having a go at Keith for trying to do something in the first place. There are those that do and those that don’t. Have a pop at those that don’t or can’t be bothered, not those who are prepared to contribute in the first place. Unless of course I’ve completely missed the point here and there are some personal agendas going on that I don’t know about. If the missing people want to put the record (excuse the pun) straight then I’d love to see hear their views and memories (honestly).

My old man was in a band called brighteyes and played at all the venues you guys stated wonder if it was the same band…!! came across this today by accident as it would have been his birthday tomo..! anyways its a great idea either way.. peace love and light

This is my first visit here after being directed to this site by old Brighteyes colleague and drummer Trevor Foster.
I was the vocalist in the Brighteyes formation which supported Horslips at Birmingham Uni. We also supported them at Cardiff Uni, and they were a very friendly and helpful bunch of lads!
I haven’t seen Keith’s biography of the band, or its forerunner Scotch Mist, so I can’t comment on its authenticity. I haven’t seen Keith for donkey’s years, but would certainly be keen to chat over old times if he’s around. Keith was a fine musician, as were all the other various members of the bands. In my time: Mike James, Rod Hudson, Kevin Whitehouse, Trevor Foster and Keith himself. Brighteyes #2 also featured the marvellous Alan Knowles and his bro Rob. Original Scotch Mist: Mike James, Heather McCauly(Sp), Ken Jones, Kevin Whitehouse, Steve on drums and again Keith himself. Please excuse me if I’ve left anyone out, it was an awful long time ago.
Anyway Keith, please put up the bio for us all to see, and please get in touch if you’re around!!
Slainte
John

With regard to my request for Birmingham Music Archive to remove the original biography back in 2009, I have to say that, sadly, the derogatory comments made around that period were of a purely personal nature and, unfortunately, not related to the music at all. However, I now have my own website cataloguing all of the music I have been involved in for nearly 50 years, of which the band Bright Eyes was a small part. I am happy to receive, through the website, any information, recordings, publicity or photographs for inclusion for any of the bands I have been involved in. Again, if I have inadvertently forgotten anyone, it is not intentional as I am going back a very long time. Of course I will be more than happy to include you in its history. I have arranged for any future personal comments to be filtered out.

To John Norton from Bright Eyes and my old friend Michael Faragher, it would be great to get in contact with you guys, if you can leave your contact details through my website at: http://www.keithjonesmusic.wordpress.com I will give you a call.
All the very best
Keith

Yes, Mr Rod Hudson, of Scotch Mist and Bright Eyes, did send an email in response to the above. What a shame that ‘fantastic’ exclamation from Mr. Jones wasn’t able to muster up the strength to bother to reply! Copyright…..